Paris Jackson shares struggles with drug and alcohol addiction
Michael Jackson's daughter opens up about addiction as she celebrates five years of sobriety
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Fame and fortune have always held unique caveats for Hollywood stars, whether it be the pressures of audiences, the invasion of privacy, or the stress of never being able to live a "normal" life again. Many resort to substance abuse to take the edge off, but get lost and struggle to find their way back.
Paris Jackson, daughter of Michael Jackson, shared on Instagram that she has reached five years of sobriety and is recovering from heroin and alcohol addiction. She openly called herself an alcoholic and drug addict, expressing gratitude for overcoming these struggles.
“Today marks five years clean and sober from all drugs and alcohol, to say that I’m thankful would be a poor euphemism,” she said.
The 26-year-old singer-songwriter added in the post, “Gratitude hardly scratches the surface. It’s because I’m sober that I get to smile today. I get to make music. I get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat. I get to feel heartbreak in all its glory. I get to grieve. I get to laugh. I get to dance. I get to trust.” At the time of her father Michael Jackson's death, Paris Jackson was 11, while her brothers Prince Jackson and Bigi (formerly known as Blanket) Jackson were 12 and 7, respectively.
There have been many other stars who turned to drugs or alcohol at some point in their lives to help cope, and the road to recovery often isn't linear. Click through this gallery to learn more about some of these famous faces and their battles.
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